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| Drinking window: Drink between 2011 and 2013 (based on 6 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 85 pts. and median of 85 pts. in 107 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by ClaraS on 8/28/2013 & rated 90 points: I have to remember this vintage, great! (2498 views) | | | Tasted by Wvlaz on 8/26/2012 & rated 74 points: Too strong for Chardonnay (6473 views) | | | Tasted by Bwoodsmn on 8/15/2012 & rated 82 points: Lots of pear and citrus on the nose. Refreshing choice while relaxing before dinner (6133 views) | | | Tasted by chuckreece on 7/22/2012 & rated 85 points: A fine little everyday chardonnay. Except for the fact that I don’t drink that much chardonnay. I did like the fact that this wine has sufficient acidity to hop a notch above the typical buttery mess. (6175 views) | | | Tasted by Snoman on 7/1/2012 & rated 88 points: Classic CSM Chardonnay, with ripe aromas and palate of tropical fruit, vanilla and light smoke, but without the weighty, creamy butter of a meal-killer. Very Maconnaise in style, but with a bit less minerality, and a great QPR as always. (6229 views) | | | Tasted by Yankee on 4/16/2012 & rated 86 points: On the nose the initial hit is smokey charred wood, sweet peach, apple & vanilla ~ The palate is medium + bodied with moderate acidity & flavours of pear, lemon, bruised apple, caramel & a smokey note ~ This wine did open up & soften a bit with some time out of the bottle (5140 views) | | | Tasted by allensounhein on 3/7/2012 & rated 87 points: One of the best purchaes from Trader Joe's
Really a nice finish and apple and citrus is really seen
2009 is so far the one I will go back to get and great for the price
Had with Salmon with a lemon sauce Broiled (1835 views) | | | Tasted by dnorris100 on 1/22/2012 & rated 85 points: No notes. Nice Chardonnay. (2773 views) | | | Tasted by cheetadad on 1/13/2012 & rated 85 points: - Light gold color with medium forming legs. (2896 views) | | | Tasted by Arkiefoodie on 1/9/2012 & rated 82 points: Good everyday house wine. (2124 views) | | | Tasted by BostonHoosier on 11/24/2011 & rated 84 points: Our Thanksgiving wine (3318 views) | | | Tasted by Tarrant on 11/3/2011 & rated 89 points: I thought this was a bit better than some of the reviews - Gold, full bodied with a nose of peach, apple, caramel, butter and vanilla, nicely structured, balanced, interesting, sweet, smooth on the palate with very nice length (88 Points). (3493 views) | | | Tasted by irishcrazy2005 on 11/3/2011 & rated 78 points: Very oaky with notes of apple and pear. Probably a bit over oaked, but a drinkable Chardonnay with a meal. (3561 views) | | | Tasted by Phredd on 10/13/2011 & rated 85 points: Decent gold in the glass, both the nose and palate are nondescript. The nose is round, almost yeasty, apple. The palate has apple and a bit of yellow plums, along with some nuttiness from the oak, and a bit of creaminess from the sur lie aging. It isn't really very complex, and the wine has no real punch to it. The finish is medium-short. There's nothing really wrong with the wine, meaning there are no off flavors or flaws, and it doesn't taste fake. It just seems to be an honest commodity wine. If you have no wine on hand and happen to have $10-$12 on you at the grocery store, you could do worse. (2162 views) | | | Tasted by Ken332 on 10/10/2011 & rated 87 points: Quite a nice everyday Chardonnay, particularly for the price. Served with grilled, fresh Halibut. Light lemon color, lovely fruit, light oak, acidity in the initial flavors. Reasonable length. This is not a fruit bomb; rather, a well balanced wine for drinking and food. I don't know how much oak is on this, I think there is some in the nose but relatively moderate or light oak in the flavors. (2096 views) | | | Tasted by MadWoodworker on 9/12/2011 & rated 86 points: Very nice wine for the summer evenings. (3922 views) | | | Tasted by Larry333 on 9/11/2011 & rated 85 points: Had with cream-base farfalle with grilled shrimp and hot sausage. (3672 views) | | | Tasted by ewisor on 9/5/2011 & rated 85 points: A party wine gift that did not get opened. Drank solo a few nights later. Did not expect much but this was surprisingly good. I'm not a frequent Chardonnay drinker but this seemed better than the few $15+ ones I've tried. A bit oaky for my tastes, but good to be found QPR here. (3759 views) | | | Tasted by Cuellar's Cellar on 8/30/2011: - Light gold color - Have no idea how it taste (4109 views) | | | Tasted by Zorico on 8/1/2011 & rated 83 points: Apple, pear, refreshing (4076 views) | | | Tasted by Javachip on 7/10/2011 & rated 89 points: Typical New World chardonnay with notes of pear, yellow apple, lemon oil, touch of butter and oak. Crisp, refreshing -- thanks perhaps to the cooler climate? At less than US$6 per bottle, I couldn't ask for a nicer bottle of wine. (4359 views) | | | Tasted by maybe4less on 7/9/2011: Too much oak. (4636 views) | | | Tasted by Winegirl1959 on 5/28/2011 & rated 88 points: Nice (4616 views) | | | Tasted by toesonoz on 5/1/2011 & rated 91 points: Great, butter (4959 views) | | | Tasted by StarM on 3/20/2011 & rated 75 points: Must have gotten a bad bottle -- had a grassy, almost green, taste, with a cloying creaminess in the mouth (not buttery, just slimey). Probably will give away other bottle or take to a party. (5248 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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| Chateau Ste. Michelle Producer websiteChardonnay The Chardonnay GrapeUSAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.Washington Washington Wine Commission | Credit to Washingtonwine.org for this article
Washington Wine
Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries.
Wineries
With 30,000+ acres planted, the state has ideal geography and conditions for growing premium vinifera wine grapes. Primarily grown on their own root stocks, the vines produce grapes of consistent quality, resulting in strong vintages year after year. While its focus is on Chardonnay, Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the region also produces a wide range of other spectacular whites and reds.
Growers
Winemakers from all over the world have chosen to establish themselves in Washington, where they can create wines reflecting this region's unique characteristics. Their hand-crafted wines are receiving wide acclaim from critics regionally, nationally and internationally for their consistently high quality. Many of them have received scores of 90 and above from the major wine media. Overall this is a higher percentage than other leading wine regions.
Regions
As the state's fourth largest fruit crop, the Washington wine industry is an important contributor to the long-term preservation of Washington agriculture. The industry is committed to sustainable agricultural practices and conservation of water resources.
Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries.
Varieties
Washington produces more than 20 wine grape varieties - a ratio of 56 percent white to 44 percent red. As the industry matures and experiments, it finds many grape varieties that thrive throughout Washington's microclimates. There are more than 16,000 vineyard acres of red wine varieties statewide.
History & Vintages
Washington's wine future is limitless. As consumers discover the quality of Washington wines, demand continues to grow nationally and internationally. New acreage and wine varietals are being planted and new wineries are opening at a remarkable pace. Washington State is recognized as a premium viticultural region around the world.
State Facts
Washington's wine industry generates more than $3 billion to the state economy. It employs more than 14,000 people, directly and indirectly, with projections to add nearly 2,000 more jobs by 2006. In terms of tax revenues accrued to the state and federal government, wine grapes are among the highest tax generators of any agricultural crops. Furthermore, Washington wine tourism attracts nearly two million visitors annually contributing to the positive growth of local and regional economies.
Washington State - the perfect climate for wine = ideal growing conditions, quality wines, business innovation, lifestyle, and social responsibility. All are key elements of this world-class wine industry.
Vintages
"2008 and even more so 2010 and 2011 were cool, even cold vintages (think: 2002 in the Barossa) without the extreme ripeness, extract and higher alcohol that had become the norm in the state’s post 1995 world. 2008 was manageable but the duo of 2010/2011 nearly caused a “great depression” in Washington State." - Jon RimmermanColumbia Valley Columbia Cascade Winery Association
The Columbia Valley AVA lies mostly in Washington state, with a small section in Oregon. The Cascade Range forms its western boundary with the Palouse regions bordering the area to the east. To the north, the Okanogan National Forest forms a border with the AVA and Canada. It encompasses the valleys formed by the Columbia River and its tributaries, including the Walla Walla River, the Snake River, and the Yakima River. The Columbia valley stretches between the 46th parallel and 47th parallel which puts it in line with the well known French wine growing regions of Bordeaux and Burgundy. The northern latitude gives the areas two more hours of additional daylight during the summer growing season than wine regions of California receive. The volcanic and sandy loam soil of the valley offers good drainage and is poor in nutrients, ideal in forcing the vine to concentrate its resources into the grape clusters.Columbia Valley Columbia Valley Winery Association |
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